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North Carolina Eagle Scout's film aims to keep teens from opioids

FILE - This Aug. 29, 2018 photo shows an arrangement of prescription Oxycodone pills in New York. In a report released on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, health officials are looking into a possible link between prescription opioids and a birth defect called gastroschisis. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An Asheville Eagle Scout is hoping his short film can save lives in Charlotte.

Producer Adam Stewart, 18, said "One Decision" is an effort to keep teens from trying opioids.

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Stewart said opioids first entered his family's life when his grandfather became addicted after having hip replacement surgery.

“He was a World War II veteran and really just kind of a stubborn guy, overall,” Stewart said. “So, I talked to him about it, and he said that was one of the hardest things he's ever done -- getting off opioids.”

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